San Diego Pride

06/19/2026

Play Catch With A Dad is a nonprofit organization whose volunteer dads attend Pride festivals across the country to provide affirming, fatherly support to LGBTQ+ adults who have lost — or never had — that kind of presence in their lives.

Through a simple game of catch, a hug, and words of encouragement, we create powerful moments of connection. These interactions are often deeply emotional and can be profoundly healing, offering participants a rare experience of unconditional paternal support.

PCWAD offers Dad allies a fun, meaningful way to support the community in San Diego.
For more info visit: www.playcatchwithadad.org

06/18/2026

Dear community,

I am but a seed planted on land that is not mine, a body I do not own, and rights that they will not loan, where am I to grow, how am I to know which way to sew when they say the sky is the limit but the sky is riddled with “No’s”.

Every year we think about “what Juneteenth means to me”? But, I want to move past what it means to me, and into what it stirs in me as a black transfemme, what does a celebration of liberation stir, in times of turmoil ? It stirs an unquenchable thirst for defiance, against any narrative that says “NO”, You can’t do that, you can’t love like that, you can’t look like that, you can’t exist like that. A defiance to stare “NO” in the face and say “YES I CAN”.

I defy because my ancestors once defied. When the world tried to tell them they could not exist as anything other than 3/5th of a human, that they could not want for anything beyond the plantation, they dared to defy and show they were capable and deserving of so much more.

That spirit to defy stirs in me to shine as bright as can be beyond the “NO’s” of this world, to be the beacon in the night to help guide us to that land called freedom, as distant as it may seem, and rejoice in the light of the day again and continue to SHINE ON.

Signed a fierce Femme

06/18/2026

30 DAYS UNTIL SAN DIEGO PRIDE!
The countdown is on! In just one month, hundreds of thousands of LGBTQIA+ community members, allies, advocates, and supporters will come together to celebrate love, visibility, and liberation. Every ticket fuels the work ahead, fund your Pride!

sdpride.org/tickets

July 18–19, 2026
Pride Parade & Festival
Stay tuned for some exciting Pride Week and Entertainment announcements soon!

06/17/2026

Hey Pride Fam,

On July 18–19, San Diego Pride Festival returns to Balboa Park, bringing together thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and allies for a weekend filled with music, community, visibility, and liberation. And every ticket purchased helps fuel something much bigger than a festival weekend, it supports San Diego Pride’s year-round advocacy, education, and community grant programs that keep our movement thriving.

Here's your friendly reminder: the best ticket prices won’t last forever.

Secure your spot before the next pricing tier begins and save while supporting the work that matters.

Get your tickets now at sdpride.org/tickets. Come dressed in your truth. Bring your joy. Bring your people. We cannot wait to celebrate with you.

With Pride,

San Diego Pride

06/16/2026

Late to the party?
we got you covered
FINAL DEADLINE to participate in the 2026 Pride Parade is
June 20, 2026!
Apply by then to guarantee your spot!
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06/13/2026

Every ticket fuels the work ahead!

On July 18–19, San Diego Pride Festival returns to Balboa Park, bringing together thousands of LGBTQIA+ people and allies for a weekend filled with music, community, visibility, and liberation. And every ticket purchased helps fuel something much bigger than a festival weekend—it supports San Diego Pride’s year-round advocacy, education, and community grant programs that keep our movement thriving.
Here's your friendly reminder: the best ticket prices won’t last forever.
Secure your spot before the next pricing tier begins and save while supporting the work that matters.

Get your tickets now at sdpride.org/tickets.

06/12/2026

Meet our 2026 Keynote Speaker - Hailie Sahar

Hailie Sahar is an award-winning actor, producer, director, singer, and writer.

She made history as one of the five transgender lead actors in Ryan Murphy's groundbreaking FX series Pose, where she starred as Lulu, Mother of the House of Ferocity and made history as the first transgender actor to appear on two television shows simultaneously including Jazmin in Freeform's Good Trouble.


She has been featured in Vogue, Essence, Variety, Allure, and OUT Magazine, and was named one of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People" in 2020. She is also one of the few trans women to be profiled by Pl***oy Magazine, furthering representation and solidarity.


Crowned both "Miss L.A. Pride" and "Queen U.S.A.," Sahar continues to use her platform for advocacy. She was invited to speak on the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center for the 57th Presidential Advisory Council in Washington, D.C., and remains actively involved with the East L.A. Women's Center against domestic violence.

Due to ongoing construction at the Pride Promenade, this year’s rally will be held at a special location, 535 Robinson Ave. Thank you to our 2026 rally partner, The Brass Rail for helping to make this possible.

To learn more about Hailie and our other rally speakers visit

The origins of the global Pride movement can trace their roots to the Stonewall riots of 1969, an uprising against police brutality that has spread around the world. Over 1,000 Pride events have been identified across the globe, each one taking on a local flair. In San Diego, we launch Pride weekend...

06/12/2026

Today we remember the 49 people who lost their lives on this day in 2016 at Pulse nightclub Orlando, Florida.
We will never forget and we will not let hate win.

06/12/2026

FINAL DEADLINE to be an exhibitor in the 2026 Pride Festival is June 26, 2026! Apply by then to guarantee your spot!

Application link: https://www.eventeny.com/events/sdpridefestival2026-23817/

06/12/2026

We invite you to join us in celebrating our 2026 outstanding honorees at the Spirit of Stonewall Rally — the official kickoff to San Diego Pride weekend that commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, when the LGBTQIA+ community, led by trans women of color, fought back against state-sanctioned police violence and discrimination.

Friday, July 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Due to ongoing construction at the Pride Promenade, this year’s rally will be held at a special location, 535 Robinson Ave. Thank you to our 2026 rally partner, The Brass Rail for helping to make this possible.

Meet our 2026 Keynote Speaker - Hailie Sahar

Hailie Sahar is an award-winning actor, producer, director, singer, and writer.

She made history as one of the five transgender lead actors in Ryan Murphy's groundbreaking FX series Pose, where she starred as Lulu, Mother of the House of Ferocity and made history as the first transgender actor to appear on two television shows simultaneously including Jazmin in Freeform's Good Trouble.

She has been featured in Vogue, Essence, Variety, Allure, and OUT Magazine, and was named one of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People" in 2020. She is also one of the few trans women to be profiled by Pl***oy Magazine, furthering representation and solidarity.

Crowned both "Miss L.A. Pride" and "Queen U.S.A.," Sahar continues to use her platform for advocacy. She was invited to speak on the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center for the 57th Presidential Advisory Council in Washington, D.C., and remains actively involved with the East L.A. Women's Center against domestic violence.

To learn more about Hailie and our other rally speakers visit https://sdpride.org/rally-2
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Want to meet Hailie? Purchase a meet and greet ticket for the festival
Saturday, July 18 at 2pm

ARKO PARK PRIDE BLOCK PARTY
Following the Spirit of Stonewall Rally, continue the celebration with San Diego Pride and The Brass Rail at the kickoff of the Arko Park Pride Block Party.
Named after Lou Arko, a businessman who in 1957, purchased the downtown venue and transformed it into a welcoming, safe space for the q***r community!
This free community event launches Pride Weekend in Hillcrest with live DJs, dancing, and a cash bar.
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 8 – 11 PM

06/11/2026

The San Diego City Council approved the FY27 budget, which included significant restorations to funding for arts and culture, the Office of Child and Youth Success, and other critical programs that had initially faced cuts.

By redirecting $6 million in Convention Center expansion funding and leveraging a public-private partnership with the Prebys Foundation, the Council was able to restore a substantial portion of the proposed $11.8 million reduction to arts and culture funding. We are deeply grateful to Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee and Councilmember Henry Foster III for their leadership, creativity, and commitment to ensuring arts and culture organizations across San Diego have the resources needed to continue serving our communities and advancing their missions.

We are also encouraged by the Council’s commitment to exploring long-term, sustainable funding solutions that strengthen regional partnerships and provide greater stability for San Diego’s arts and culture sector.

Thank you to everyone who attended meetings, contacted your Councilmember, and made your voice heard throughout this process. We are especially grateful to SD Art Matters and Arts + Culture: San Diego, for leading a strong and impactful campaign to save funding for the arts. Collective advocacy gets results , and this outcome is a powerful reminder that when we come together and take action, we can make a difference.